Character Traits
This fall, we are excited to launch our Character Traits program! Throughout the year, we will focus on explicitly teaching students about a positive character trait each month. The goal is to help students build important life skills that contribute to lifelong wellness and success. These traits—ranging from compassion to grit—will be woven into the daily experiences students have at school.
Each month, 3–4 students from every class at each grade level will be recognized for demonstrating the featured character trait. These students will be celebrated and have their pictures taken for showing that trait in their daily actions. Check back on this page throughout the school year as we highlight and explore each new character trait.
RESPECT
🌟 September Character Trait: RESPECT 🌟
In September, our FCES Falcons focused on Respect—thinking and acting in a positive way about yourself and others.
Respect can look like:
✅ Using kind words and listening when others are speaking
✅ Taking care of our school and shared spaces
✅ Treating others the way you would like to be treated
✅ Believing in yourself and making positive choices
Let’s all practice showing respect—in our words, our actions, and the way we treat ourselves and others—every day!
📸 Pictures of our students showing RESPECT in action all around campus!
RESPONSIBILITY
🌟 October Character Trait: RESPONSIBILITY 🌟
In October, our FCES Falcons were focused on Responsibility— doing what you are supposed to do, even when no one is watching!
Being responsible means:
✅ Taking care of your things and school materials
✅ Finishing your work and turning it in on time
✅ Following directions and classroom rules
✅ Owning your choices — even when it’s hard
✅ Being someone others can count on
When Falcons show responsibility, they help make our school a safe, caring, and respectful place for everyone!
📸 Pictures of our students showing RESPONSIBLITY in action all around campus!
SPORTSMANSHIP
🌟 November Character Trait: SPORTSMANSHIP 🌟
In November, our FCES Falcons were focused on Sportsmanship — playing fair, showing kindness, and cheering others on!
Being a good sport means:
✅ Treating teammates and opponents with respect
✅ Playing fair and following the rules
✅ Celebrating others’ successes — not just your own
✅ Staying positive, even when things don’t go your way
✅ Encouraging others and keeping a great attitude
When Falcons show sportsmanship, they help make our school a fun, respectful, and supportive place for everyone!
📸 Pictures of our students showing SPORTSMANSHIP in action all around campus!
EMPATHY
🌟 December Character Trait: EMPATHY 🌟
In December, our FCES Falcons focused on Empathy — understanding others’ feelings, showing kindness, and supporting everyone around you!
Being empathetic means:
✅ Treating others with respect and understanding
✅ Listening and paying attention to how others feel
✅ Helping and encouraging others whenever you can
✅ Recognizing others' success and celebrating with them
✅ Staying kind and positive, even when things are tough
✅ Listening and paying attention to how others feel
✅ Helping and encouraging others whenever you can
✅ Recognizing others' success and celebrating with them
✅ Staying kind and positive, even when things are tough
When Falcons show empathy, they make our school a caring, fun, and supportive place for everyone!
📸 Pictures of our students showing EMPATHY in action all around campus!
🌟 January Character Trait: TOLERANCE 🌟
In January, our FCES Falcons focused on Tolerance — respecting differences, accepting others, and showing kindness to everyone in our school community.
Being tolerant means:
✅ Respecting others’ differences and viewpoints
✅ Including and welcoming everyone
✅ Listening with an open mind
✅ Treating others fairly and kindly, even when you disagree
✅ Celebrating what makes each person unique
When Falcons practice tolerance, they help create a safe, respectful, and welcoming school for all!
📸 Pictures of our students showing TOLERANCE in action all around campus!
🌟 February Character Trait: KINDNESS 🌟
In February, our FCES Falcons focused on Kindness — showing care, compassion, and respect to everyone in our school community.
Being kind means:
✅ Treating others with care and respect
✅ Using words and actions that uplift others
✅ Including and welcoming everyone
✅ Helping others and offering support
✅ Showing empathy, even when it’s challenging
When Falcons practice kindness, they help create a safe, supportive, and welcoming school for all! ❤️
📸 Pictures of our students showing KINDNESS in action all around campus!
🌟 March Character Trait: INTEGRITY 🌟
In March, our FCES Falcons focused on Integrity — doing the right thing, even when no one is watching, and being honest and
trustworthy in all that we do.
Practicing integrity means:
✅ Being honest in words and actions
✅ Taking responsibility for your choices
✅ Following through on promises and commitments
✅ Treating others fairly and respectfully
✅ Making ethical decisions, even when it’s hard
When Falcons demonstrate integrity, they help create a trustworthy,
respectful, and responsible school community! 💛
📸 Pictures of our students showing INTEGRITY in action all around campus!
🌟 April Character Trait: PERSEVERANCE 🌟
In April, our FCES Falcons focused on Perseverance—continuing to work toward a goal, even when things get hard. Perseverance means not giving up, having a growth mindset, and showing grit when facing challenges.
Practicing perseverance means:
✅Trying again after making a mistake
✅Staying focused on goals, even when it’s difficult
✅Learning from challenges and setbacks
✅Putting in effort and not giving up
✅Believing that improvement comes with practice
When Falcons demonstrate perseverance, they build confidence, resilience, and a strong foundation for success.
📸 Pictures of our students showing PERSEVERANCE in action all around campus!
FLEXIBILITY
🌟 May Character Trait: FLEXIBILITY 🌟
In May, our FCES Falcons are focusing on Flexibility—being open to change, adjusting when things don’t go as planned, and finding positive ways to handle new situations. Flexibility means staying calm, trying different approaches, and learning to adapt with a positive attitude.
Practicing flexibility means:
✅ Adjusting when plans change
✅ Trying a new way when something isn’t working
✅ Staying positive during unexpected situations
✅ Listening to new ideas and being open to change
✅Solving problems with patience and teamwork
When Falcons demonstrate flexibility, they build resilience, problem-solving skills, and a strong foundation for success.